Looking for a hobby you can take with you wherever you go? Stitch your way to work on the subway. From the passenger seat, stitch your way to the the end of a road trip. Stitch your way through a Netflix marathon or Sunday night football. This class offers an EMBROIDERY 201 option as well. [more...]

Our Adult Embroidery 101 class has received a lot of requests to include tweens/teens. So, we've put together a special class for this age group. In order to hold the class, we need 4 paid spots. [more...]

Attention all husbands, sons, boyfriends, uncles. Looking for a last-minute gift that does not look last-minute? Come down to BSHG. We can help. Rozzie resident and glass artist Spencer Kirk-Jackson will be in the house with a selection of his hand-made glass beads and pendants. Pick a bead (or more) and Spencer will turn them into a necklace or bracelet for you. If you need help selecting, Jess and I will be on hand to help.

Really, it's just about the easiest gift you can give. Plus, it's custom-made. You get extra points for that!

I'm super excited to be part of the first-ever Roslindale Holiday Market, a European-style outdoor market. Come down to Birch Street between Corinth and Belgrade Streets. Celebrate the season with neighbors and friends, while shopping for holiday gifts (and maybe even a treat for yourself too!).

The Holiday Market will feature live music, delicious treats and local vendors, including Birch St. House & Garden. We will have a holiday stall, filled with German-inspired ornaments, Proof Handmade stockings and holiday banners, and snowflake paper lanterns.

Join me this Thursday evening in welcoming Anna Koon to BSHG. Anna, a local artist, will bring with her a collection of her small original art blocks. They are priced to make giving art affordable and fun.

Joanne is a Registered Nurse by day. By moonlight, she is known througout Jamaica Plain and beyond as the Jewelry Doctor. Bring in your broken pieces for an evaluation and learn how to fix or remix them.

If you want to start fresh, Joanne will have her trays of beads and findings on hand. With her guidance, you can create a brand-new pair of earrings. [more...]

This is your time to let go of the daily grid, reconnect with friends, make new friends and have fun trying out a new experience. During the class I will get you on your way to embroidering pillow, tea towel, or tote bag.

If you have a project started, you can sign up to! I find that I do most of my crafting with wine and friends.

Speaking of wine, it wouldn’t be a GNO without refreshments and a bargain. Receive 10% off all your BSHG and Fun by the Yard craft supply purchases during the event.

Class fee: $10 + supplies

Supplies:Tea Towel $7.50Set of 2 Hankies $5Tote bag $28

Space is limited to 8 crafters. Reserve your slot today. Purchase your ticket today, online (soon) or at the shop. Due to limited space, only people with purchased tickets will be guaranteed a spot. Tickets are non-refundable, but you can trade in for a new event if something comes up.

Stock up on back-to-school accoutrements at the BSHG booth. I'm featuring "locally grown" clothing, dorm/bedroom decor, sandwich/pencil bags, and homework portfolios by Proof Handmade. Plus I will have a supply of Crocodile Creek lunch bags, water bottles and accessories. This year, I even ordered a few backpacks.

Plus, I will be selling the Charles Sumner Super Soap at the market that day. 100% of my sales at the market will go directly to the Charles Sumner Parent Council. So if you haven't already tried Roslindale's own gentler, kinder laundry soap, be sure to drop by the tent.

Hey Kids, BSHG is giving away a prizes in our coloring contest. You'll be able to pick up the coloring sheet at the store, starting Saturday, July 25th. Judging will happen at the end of Farmers Market on August 8th. Good Luck!

The summer weekend you've been waiting for is here. It's the BSHG Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale! I'm slashing prices on garden planters, trellises, tools and birdbaths by 40-50%. Plus the coveted tin animals and locally made statues are 10% off during the sale.

Additionally, many items throughout the store will be up to 50% off this weekend. And, of course, I will have my annual bargain table of treasures on the sidewalk. So shop early; shop often. This sale comes around just once a year.

For all sales under $30, I ask that you pay by cash or check during the sale.

This is your time to let go of the daily grid, reconnect with friends, make new friends and have fun trying out a new experience. During the class Meg, of Fun by the Yard, and I will get you on your way to embroidering an apron or tea towel.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a GNO without adult refreshments and a bargain. Receive 10% off all your BSHG and Fun by the Yard purchases during the event.

**Attn: Ladies who started a project at one of the February classes, join us in March and receive a 20% discount off your class fee. Bring your project to work on, or start another one.

Space is limited to 6 crafters. Reserve your slot today. Drop by BSHG to sign up and pre-pay for the class. When you pre-pay, receive special reduced pricing on a Half Apron or Tote Bag $10 or Tea Towel $5.

Photo by Chris Lang. To see more of his work, visit Chris Lang Photography on FB.

2014 marks the fifth annual Holiday Wander throughout Roslindale Village. Sponsored by Roslindale Village Main Street, this weekly event brings the business community together for an enchanted shopping and dining experience during the weeks leading up to Chirstmas.

Join us on Thursday evenings between December 4th and 18th for refreshments, nibbles, and jolly times, all while selecting the perfect gift for your coworkers, family members and friends.

Stay tuned for other special happenings, including an authentic Posada Procession, a scavenger hunt, strolling musicians and more.

You're invited to come to the shop for the first look at Birch St. House & Garden's holiday collection. This year I've collected a selection of vintage ornaments and decorations to mix in with the new, mimicking the mix of vintage and new woven together throughout the store year-round.

This evening, when you buy three ornaments, receive the fourth one of equal or lesser value FREE.

Also, when you purchase your locally crafted stockings during this event, you can have them personalized for FREE. The stockings will be ready to pick by Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29th.

As you wind through the shop, enjoy complimentary cookies and Tom & Jerrys, a Wisconsin favorite, or wine. For those of you new to BSHG, this is one of my favorite parties. Friends and family gather to mark the start of the holiday season.

So mark your calendars, book a babysitter, and come down to BSHG. We'll help jump start your Holiday Season. Goodies, and drinks available as always, making it that much more pleasurable to shop.

I’m so excited to welcome a new artist to Birch St. House & Garden for the summer! Please help me welcome Michael Dean, a North End resident with ties to Roslindale by way of his brother, to Roslindale.

You’re invited to come out this Friday, June 6th from 6-9PM for an evening of art and conversation at the opening reception for Michael. While his work will be on display and available for sale through the end of July, Friday is your opportunity to meet the artist and learn what inspires him to paint.

The shop also happens to be a great meeting place before or after dinner al fresco at one of four amazing restaurants in the square — all with outdoor dining. Choose from Sophia’s Grotto (which just won Best in Boston for Al Fresco Dining), Birch St. Bistro, Village Sushi or Redd’s in Rozzie.